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3.34 AVERAGE
3.34 AVERAGE
ARC kindly provided through Net Galley, in exchange for an honest review
Growing up I loved both the Goosebumps and Fear Street books - I still have my collection at home. I was always keen to read another.
Now that I'm older though, these books have lost the appeal for me. The writing style is definitely suited to the younger generations in High School. I found it hard to believe the storyline and yes, I know its a horror story, but I just couldn't get into it the way some supernatural/horror books pull me in.
I also feel like there were some unanswered questions at the end - particularly what happens with Diego.
Don't get me wrong, I think this book is great for anyone who is younger and loves to read RL Stine, but if you're older and hoping for a blast from the past, it may not hold the same thrills as it did when you were at the target age of the audience for this series.
Growing up I loved both the Goosebumps and Fear Street books - I still have my collection at home. I was always keen to read another.
Now that I'm older though, these books have lost the appeal for me. The writing style is definitely suited to the younger generations in High School. I found it hard to believe the storyline and yes, I know its a horror story, but I just couldn't get into it the way some supernatural/horror books pull me in.
I also feel like there were some unanswered questions at the end - particularly what happens with Diego.
Don't get me wrong, I think this book is great for anyone who is younger and loves to read RL Stine, but if you're older and hoping for a blast from the past, it may not hold the same thrills as it did when you were at the target age of the audience for this series.
Another good one from R.L. Stine.
I’ve been a fan of his since I was a child and even as an adult I enjoy his books.
Brittany Presley and Dan Bittner did a tremendous job with the narration of this audiobook. Both narrators had my full, undivided attention. They really made the story stand out.
I enjoyed this audiobook. There were a lot of surprises and twists.
The characters were fleshed out nicely and easy to sympathize with and relate to.
As always R.L Stine is a master of his craft and brought some scares as well as moments of dread, anxiety and sorrow.
The book is a teen/young adult book so I tried to keep the mindset of a teen and what they would like in a book.
I definitely recommend this audiobook.
Thank you NetGalley for a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
I’ve been a fan of his since I was a child and even as an adult I enjoy his books.
Brittany Presley and Dan Bittner did a tremendous job with the narration of this audiobook. Both narrators had my full, undivided attention. They really made the story stand out.
I enjoyed this audiobook. There were a lot of surprises and twists.
The characters were fleshed out nicely and easy to sympathize with and relate to.
As always R.L Stine is a master of his craft and brought some scares as well as moments of dread, anxiety and sorrow.
The book is a teen/young adult book so I tried to keep the mindset of a teen and what they would like in a book.
I definitely recommend this audiobook.
Thank you NetGalley for a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
Not much horror as it is a thriller. It's a simple book, and I'm not sure what to think of it.
3.1/5
3.1/5
2 1/2 stars. I devoured Fear Street books as a teenager but unfortunately, as an adult, they don't hold the same magic for me. Stine's writing has improved over time but this story was still extremely predictable and lacked a lot of substance. There are some very graphic and gory scenes that were unexpected as the Fear Street books of the 90s were much tamer. The ending had a twist that I didn't expect but was similar to something I read in another Stine book. Overall, I'm glad I read this but I'm sad to see these books I once loved so much lose their luster.
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received this eARC from the publishers via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. And honest I will be.
This book will be published September 29th 2015
I liked it. I didn't love it. I wasn't scared by it, I wasn't intrigued by the storyline and to be honest, I much preferred the backstory/1950's part of the book than the present day story. I had a few issues with the characters and the plot alike.
Full review on my blog;
http://originalbooker.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/the-lost-girl-rl-stine.html
This book will be published September 29th 2015
I liked it. I didn't love it. I wasn't scared by it, I wasn't intrigued by the storyline and to be honest, I much preferred the backstory/1950's part of the book than the present day story. I had a few issues with the characters and the plot alike.
Full review on my blog;
http://originalbooker.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/the-lost-girl-rl-stine.html
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
In The Lost Girl, Michael is drawn to new girl Lizzy for reasons even he can't explain. Sure, she's hot. But so is his girlfriend, Pepper. But Lizzy seems to show up, all the time and it's started to get on Pepper's nerves.
Then Lizzy invites herself along on an afternoon of snowboarding and things take a dark turn. What happened that afternoon was only an accident, but now it seems someone wants Michael and his friends to pay. With their lives!
The Lost Girl is actually split between 1950, where we begin in the tale, and today. In 1950 we meet Beth, a girl whose father has just opened a brand new stable in Shadyside. Beth has a secret, an ability she hasn't shared with anyone else. But Beth's story doesn't end well at all.
We cut to present day where Michael witnesses Lizzy (he doesn't know her name yet) shoplifting. And then he runs into her again at school. Of course we - and Pepper - can clearly see how Lizzy is manipulating Michael, basically stalking him. But it isn't until the end that we really find out why.
I had a lot of fun diving into these this week. Again, a lot of that is nostalgia. The new books fit the same format as the old ones, leading readers astray with false leads and twists galore. I probably enjoyed Don't Stay Up Late a bit more than The Lost Girl if only because The Lost Girl seemed cut short; I felt like there should have been more to the story.
I love the fact that they've brought the books back but I'm not sure they'd hold the same charm for me if I didn't have such fond memories of reading the series all those years ago. Either way, I'm glad they're getting a comeback. Fear Street is one weird place and I'm sure there are a ton more stories Stine can tell about it!
Then Lizzy invites herself along on an afternoon of snowboarding and things take a dark turn. What happened that afternoon was only an accident, but now it seems someone wants Michael and his friends to pay. With their lives!
The Lost Girl is actually split between 1950, where we begin in the tale, and today. In 1950 we meet Beth, a girl whose father has just opened a brand new stable in Shadyside. Beth has a secret, an ability she hasn't shared with anyone else. But Beth's story doesn't end well at all.
We cut to present day where Michael witnesses Lizzy (he doesn't know her name yet) shoplifting. And then he runs into her again at school. Of course we - and Pepper - can clearly see how Lizzy is manipulating Michael, basically stalking him. But it isn't until the end that we really find out why.
I had a lot of fun diving into these this week. Again, a lot of that is nostalgia. The new books fit the same format as the old ones, leading readers astray with false leads and twists galore. I probably enjoyed Don't Stay Up Late a bit more than The Lost Girl if only because The Lost Girl seemed cut short; I felt like there should have been more to the story.
I love the fact that they've brought the books back but I'm not sure they'd hold the same charm for me if I didn't have such fond memories of reading the series all those years ago. Either way, I'm glad they're getting a comeback. Fear Street is one weird place and I'm sure there are a ton more stories Stine can tell about it!
Michael is happy with his girlfriend, Pepper, but when mysterious Lizzy shows up, he feels a strong pull towards her…almost a frightening one. As events around them start becoming stranger and stranger, including the presence of a guy who is supposed to be dead, Michael becomes more suspicious, but he still can’t seem to stay away. Will he be able to solve a mystery that is over 60 years old?
What I Loved:
R.L. Stine once again shows his mastery over horror in this latest installment in the relaunched Fear Street books. The reader first gets the story of Beth, a girl who witnesses the horrific death of her father and barely escapes herself. Her introduction is nicely done and sets up a complex dynamic for Michael’s present time. Stine mixes in a strong creep factor with some light gore, creating a story that will definitely keep readers up long into the night, both trying to finish the story and because they are too scared to sleep.
What Left Me Wanting More:
While I love the plot as a whole, parts of the big twist at the end aren’t developed as well as they could be. They didn’t quite fit with the rest of the story. However, this is very minor and doesn’t detract from the heart pounding conclusion at all.
Michael’s characterization is nice, but Pepper’s falls a little. There are several times where she is presented as a stereotypical jealous girlfriend instead of being a more three-dimensional person. However, she still has several great moments as a character that make her an enjoyable addition.
Final Verdict:
R.L. Stine fans will devour this latest installment. The Lost Girl is creepy in all the best ways, a quick and highly entertaining read, and it will leave the reader with just enough spook to want to keep the nightlight on a little longer.
Review originally posted at YABC: http://www.yabookscentral.com/yafiction/18633-the-lost-girl-fear-street-relaunch-3
What I Loved:
R.L. Stine once again shows his mastery over horror in this latest installment in the relaunched Fear Street books. The reader first gets the story of Beth, a girl who witnesses the horrific death of her father and barely escapes herself. Her introduction is nicely done and sets up a complex dynamic for Michael’s present time. Stine mixes in a strong creep factor with some light gore, creating a story that will definitely keep readers up long into the night, both trying to finish the story and because they are too scared to sleep.
What Left Me Wanting More:
While I love the plot as a whole, parts of the big twist at the end aren’t developed as well as they could be. They didn’t quite fit with the rest of the story. However, this is very minor and doesn’t detract from the heart pounding conclusion at all.
Michael’s characterization is nice, but Pepper’s falls a little. There are several times where she is presented as a stereotypical jealous girlfriend instead of being a more three-dimensional person. However, she still has several great moments as a character that make her an enjoyable addition.
Final Verdict:
R.L. Stine fans will devour this latest installment. The Lost Girl is creepy in all the best ways, a quick and highly entertaining read, and it will leave the reader with just enough spook to want to keep the nightlight on a little longer.
Review originally posted at YABC: http://www.yabookscentral.com/yafiction/18633-the-lost-girl-fear-street-relaunch-3
